Kansas City, Mo. – The Statesmen baseball team dropped both of its matchups against Avila it is final nonconference series before entering conference play this weekend. WPU (9-8) was ousted against the Eagles despite only allowing runs in two innings in its first game. Avila 7 – WPU 5 Down 3-0 early, the visitors took […]
Tucson, Ariz.– The Statesmen softball team traveled to the desert to compete in the Tucson Invitational Games beginning Thursday. William Penn opened the tournament by splitting a pair of contests, falling to Indiana Wesleyan 5-0 before bouncing back with a 9-3 victory over College of Saint Mary. Indiana Wesleyan 5, WPU 0 WPU was unable […]
Tucson, Ariz.– On day two of the Tucson Invitational Games, William Penn once again split its contests Friday, falling to Dakota Wesleyan 3-1 in game one before earning a 12-7 victory over Embry-Riddle in game two. Dakota Wesleyan 3, WPU 1 In a pitchers’ duel through the first four innings, the game remained scoreless as […]
Tucson, Ariz.– On day three of the Tucson Invitational Games, William Penn struggled in both contests Saturday, falling to Providence 6-5 before dropping a second game to Dickinson State 8-2. Providence (MT) 6, WPU 5 Providence (7-10) jumped out to an early lead, scoring runs in the bottom of the first and second innings to […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – When Oskaloosa students described their ideal Innovation Hub, they did not start with walls or square footage. They dreamed about sound booths and 3D printers. They imagined flexible meeting rooms, a student-run Airbnb, and a space where a handshake with a business leader might matter as much as a grade. Their ideas […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 10, 2026 The Iowa House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would increase income limits for Iowans with disabilities who rely on Medicaid for essential services and also put certain restrictions on nutrition assistance programs. Several House Democrats said the bill would lead to starving infants and […]
Mahaska Health has added a new sleep medicine specialist to its care team with the arrival of Dr. Joseph Rowane. The board-certified physician brings more than 20 years of experience and will lead sleep medicine services, including sleep apnea diagnosis, treatment, and sleep lab care for local patients.
by Mike Comfort Despite the league successfully completing two seasons, the league wasn’t immune to financial problems. In June Keokuk and Fort Dodge released some of their highest salaried players, which abruptly stopped Fort Dodge’s winning streak. Ottumwa was struggling to stay afloat as their attendance was not strong, despite being in the midst of […]
AMES, Iowa – Mushroom gatherers who wish to sell wild-harvested mushrooms can attend certification workshops held in Ames on March 28 and April 11. The Iowa Wild-Harvested Mushroom Certification is required for those selling any of the eight state-regulated mushrooms in Iowa, and participants will learn how to distinguish those eight from look-alikes that could […]
March 07, 2026 Ottumwa, IA – The No. 2 nationally ranked Indian Hills Men’s Basketball squad captured the 2026 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DI Men’s Basketball Region 11 Championship with a 66-52 victory over second-seeded Southeastern Community College at the Hellyer Center on Saturday night. With the win, the Warriors punch their ticket […]
